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A nearly 300-year-old Salem church is working toward installing a geothermal heating system in its neighborhood. The team behind the project hope it can serve as a model for other historic New England communities which face a dilemma: How to retrofit old buildings to make them more energy efficient, while still preserving their cultural characteristics.
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Residents of every town in the state will be affected, according to a nonprofit that studied changes going into effect next year. -
The events include parades in Nashua, Northfield and Peterborough, and a ceremonial bell-ringing at Dartmouth College. -
Voters handed Democrats the keys to power across the country and expect them to drive in a different direction. Party leaders are now trying to figure out which way to go. -
When Massachusetts legalized casinos, lawmakers set aside a share of casino tax revenue to help nearby communities deal with the fallout — gambling addiction and traffic jams. In recent years, that pot of money has outfitted towns with nearly $500,000 in Flock cameras and other controversial automated license plate readers. -
There are nearly five times more farmers over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 34 in the state. For one farm in Stow, Massachusetts, the retiring farmers hope to close a deal with the younger generation to take over their farm. -
Experts say climate change is fueling dry and warm conditions that can supercharge fires. -
Tuesday’s elections brought sweeping political change, and for some Dartmouth students, Diwali’s celebration of fresh starts felt well-timed. -
While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte won re-election Tuesday, the balance of power in the State House shifted in the direction of Democrats.
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